REFLECTION / DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Pick a few questions ...
REFLECTION / DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Pick a few questions from below and reflect this week, or choose 4-5 to discuss in your home group. In your opinion, how did David and Absalom get to the point of warring against one another? What parallels do you see in that, and how do today relationships get “out of whack?” In what ways do you identify with David’s grief in 2 Samuel 19:4? Do you think Joab was too harsh in his criticism of David? Which person(s) do you think it was most difficult for David to reconcile with? Read 2 Corinthians 5:17-20. What observations can you make about reconciliation? What concerns do you think those who come to David in chapter 19 were feeling?
THINK ABOUT IT 2 Samuel 19: Reconciliation OVERVIEW In 2 Samuel 19, David is reinstated as king following the defeat of Absalom. Although he returns a victor, the price of victory is high as his son Absalom is one of the many casualties. In his personal grief, David is incapable of leading the celebration of his loyal soldiers, for which his commander and chief, Joab, chastises him. David’s return to reign is further complicated by the relationships that need mending due to the war. To one degree or another, David reconciles with citizens from the northern kingdom, Israel, the majority of whom followed Absalom’s treason and Judah. Reconciliation also takes place on a personal level with Amasa, Shemei, and Mephibosheth. However, David now seems suspicious of his long-time friend, advisor and general, Joab. SERMON OUTLINE & SCRIPTURES Reconciling I. The work, ministry and message of reconciliation. Matthew 5:24;Romans 5:10-11; 2 Corinthians 5:17-20; Ephesians 2:12-16; Colossians 1:20 II.
The context of David’s reconciliation. 2 Samuel 19:1-8
III. People that David reconciles with: A.
Judah. 2 Samuel 19:11-12
B.
Amasa. 2 Samuel 19:13-14
C.
Shemei. 2 Samuel 19:18-23
D.
Mephibosheth. 2 Samuel 19:24-30
E.
Israel & Judah. 2 Samuel 19:40-43
THINK ABOUT IT 2 Samuel 19: Reconciliation OVERVIEW In 2 Samuel 19, David is reinstated as king following the defeat of Absalom. Although he returns a victor, the price of victory is high as his son Absalom is one of the many casualties. In his personal grief, David is incapable of leading the celebration of his loyal soldiers, for which his commander and chief, Joab, chastises him. David’s return to reign is further complicated by the relationships that need mending due to the war. To one degree or another, David reconciles with citizens from the northern kingdom, Israel, the majority of whom followed Absalom’s treason and Judah. Reconciliation also takes place on a personal level with Amasa, Shemei, and Mephibosheth. However, David now seems suspicious of his long-time friend, advisor and general, Joab. SERMON OUTLINE & SCRIPTURES Reconciling I. The work, ministry and message of reconciliation. Matthew 5:24;Romans 5:10-11; 2 Corinthians 5:17-20; Ephesians 2:12-16; Colossians 1:20 II.
The context of David’s reconciliation. 2 Samuel 19:1-8
III. People that David reconciles with: A.
Judah. 2 Samuel 19:11-12
B.
Amasa. 2 Samuel 19:13-14
C.
Shemei. 2 Samuel 19:18-23
D.
Mephibosheth. 2 Samuel 19:24-30
E.
Israel & Judah. 2 Samuel 19:40-43
